Here's The Top 9 Reasons To Choose a Cruise 3/24/2007 10:43:36 AM Link
Here are the top 9 reasons to choose a cruise. Over 83% of first time cruise guests will travel again according to CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association). Cruises offer higher satisfaction rates than any other vacation experience. Cruise lines offer hundreds of ships and itineraries to choose from. There is a cruise ship and itinerary to suit most travelers. So what is there to love about cruising? Below is a list of reasons to love cruises. It is not all inclusive.
1. Simplicity is what cruise vacations are about, make your decision once and it is done.
Life can be stressful in today's modern age. Many people today have stress from all different angles. People may have stressful jobs, a stressful boss, stress at home or just on the go all the time. A cruise can help relieve that stress. In fact, planning your cruise is simple, contact your cruise expert and let them handle your details. Once you book your cruise and board your ship you can relax because you have no more major decisions to make.
2. Variety is what a cruise truly offers.
You can select cruises that offer a port almost every day, an itinerary with several sea days and several ports or a transatlantic/repositioning cruise that offers all sea days. If you really enjoy a port you visit and want to spend more time there you can always take a land vacation later on. Cruising gives you a flavor of different ports and cultures without the hassles.
3. Cruise ships and itineraries offer worldwide travel via the seas and rivers.
You can cruise for many years without ever seeing the whole world. Cruise ships travel the 7 continents. Typically, the major cities of the world are on a cruise itinerary. Once at a port, there are many options to visit other cities either by shore excursions and/or pre and post land packages. You can extend your stay in larger city to experience the true culture.
4. Imagine packing once and unpacking once.
Cruises offer this. In fact, depending on the cruise line and stateroom you select your butler will unpack and pack for you. If you ever have done a land bus tour you will truly understand the convenience of unpacking and packing once on a cruise ship. Cruises
save you a lot of time because you do not have to pack and unpack or dig through your suitcases. Take that time and relax and have fun.
5. Plenty of first class food
It's no secret cruise lines offer plenty of food to choose from. There is a consistency of food and service. You can tantalize your taste buds with exotic fares or old standbys such as pizza, hamburgers and ice cream. There are healthy menu choices along with special dietary meals custom made for those that require it. Choose from different dining venues such as ballroom style, Italian cafes, or a quaint bistro. You can even have room service 24 hours a day.
6. Value is already built into the price with first class service and pampering
You pay one price for the stateroom. Then your ship is your floating hotel and all entertainment, shows, general spa usage, special functions, meals, casino and more are included. Some itineraries offer on-board guest lecturers, historians and select theme nights. Many ships now have Internet access, computers, enrichment programs to learn such things as a language, excel, Microsoft word, adobe photo shop, instruments etc. Many have dance hosts for single travelers.
7. Be as active as you want or do as little as you want.
You can always curl up on your balcony with room service, a good book or just watch the sea go by with a gentle breeze in your face. You can seat on deck chairs by the pool, in the sun, all day. You can participate in activities at the crack of dawn and continue none stop to the early morning hours. That's the luxury of cruising.
8. Take a cruise vacation and return relaxed
Don't take a vacation to return home feeling like you need another one. If you select the right cruise you will return home feeling relaxed and re-energized.
9. Cruises are family friendly
Families love to cruise. Cruise lines offer children programs, kid-friendly menus and tours of the ship. Depending on your needs, this can allow you some time alone. Safety is a primary concern of cruise lines and cruises are rated the highest for safety.
Cruises can offer you the vacation of a lifetime. You can see the world, completely unwind, dance all night, taste fabulous cuisine, learning something new, make new friends, rekindle romance with your spouse or just do what ever you want.
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